Corporate Development & Strategy Specialist

• Strategy & Planning: Support the Corporate Development & Strategy manager in conceptualizing and executing strategic projects, including the regionalization and monitoring of the global PAG strategy, while developing strategic focus topics that support company goals. Support with preparation and alignment of strategic presentations for the CEO at key internal and external events, meetings and committees.
• Business Operations: Organize strategic meetings on executive level, such as ExCom workshops, board visits, networking events, company-wide townhalls, including moderating, minuting, setting and distributing agendas and assigning and following up on tasks. Support the CDS Manager with the preparation of presentations for the abovementioned meetings. Further contribute to smooth CEO Office operations by leading procurement, compliance and risk processes.
• Project Management: Support the steering of selected key projects with strategic relevance for the company success using existing reporting tools to track key milestones and progress. This includes following up with key stakeholders to drive timely delivery of key project deliverables and providing status updates to the CEO to increase transparency.
• CEO Assistance: You manage the day-to-day administrative tasks of the CEO including diary management, gatekeeping, prioritizing tasks and ensuring the CEO is in the right place at the right time with the right information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Business or a related field.
• 3 to 4 years experience in a chief of staff, strategy or consulting role, preferably in the automotive or luxury retail environment.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset; able to translate business goals into actionable initiatives.
• Strong customer first mindset, experienced in managing senior c-suite stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel & PowerPoint).
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive results.
• Self-driven and motivated, able to adapt in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
High level of proficiency in English.

Introduction to the role
As we continue to grow our business in the region, we are looking to enhance our team with a Corporate Development & Strategy Specialist to join our CEO Office. In this role you will support the Corporate Development & Strategy Manager and the Porsche Middle East & Africa CEO in driving strategic initiatives across all business functions.
This role combines high-level strategy work, such as supporting the development of leadership presentations and the regionalization of Porsche’s global strategy. Additionally, you ensure seamless operations by personally assisting the CEO with his day-to-day activities, diary management, internal & external communications and key business processes. You will be a central point of contact within the CEO Office, helping ensure smooth execution and alignment across the organization.